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7-Day Outlook: Heat Advisory for Salina Area
July 20, 2026
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Salina, Kansas — The next seven days bring highs ranging from 91°F to 102°F, lows from 69°F to 79°F, rain chances focused on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Today's forecast is still included below, but the main story is the week ahead.
⚠️ Active Weather Alerts
- 🟡 Heat Advisory: Heat Advisory issued July 20 at 1:29AM CDT until July 20 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
- Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms o
What Matters Most This Week
- Warmest day: Today, with a high near 102°F.
- Coolest morning: Wednesday, with a low near 69°F.
- Rain chances: Best chances on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday; seven-day expected rainfall totals about 0.62 inches.
- Storm watch: Thunderstorm chances appear in the forecast on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
- Windiest stretch: Thursday, with gusts up to 35 mph.
- Sun safety: UV runs high on Today, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday and other days.
7-Day Forecast
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Rain | Peak Gust |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today 7/20 | Sunny | 102° / 79° | 1% | 18 mph |
| Tuesday 7/21 | Sunny | 98° / 71° | 0% | 34 mph |
| Wednesday 7/22 | Mostly Sunny | 91° / 69° | 7% / 0.06" | 31 mph |
| Thursday 7/23 | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 91° / 71° | 49% / 0.22" | 35 mph |
| Friday 7/24 | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 91° / 70° | 52% / 0.34" | 30 mph |
| Saturday 7/25 | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny | 94° / 74° | 15% | 28 mph |
| Sunday 7/26 | Mostly Sunny | 100° / 74° | 3% | 27 mph |
Today's Details — Monday, July 20
- Conditions: Sunny
- High / Low: 102°F / 79°F
- Wind: S 9 mph, gusts to 18 mph
- Precipitation: 1% chance
- UV Index: 8.3 — Very High — limit outdoor exposure
- Sunrise / Sunset: 06:21 / 20:51
- Daylight: 14.5 hours (13.4 hours of sunshine expected)
What Matters Most Today
- Sun safety: UV index reaches 8.3; sunscreen still matters even with cloud cover.
- Best outdoor window: Midday (lowest average rain risk).
Comfort & Conditions
- Humidity: 42%
- Dew Point: Up to 70°F — muggy conditions
Hour-by-Hour Breakdown
- Morning (6AM–Noon): Clear sky, 84°F, 65% humidity
- Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Clear sky, 99°F, 28% humidity
- Evening (6PM–Midnight): Clear sky, 96°F, 30% humidity
Air Quality & Allergens
- Air Quality Index: 41 (peak 46) — Good
- PM2.5: 10.5 µg/m³
Forecast data provided by Open-Meteo. Air quality data from Open-Meteo Air Quality API. For severe weather alerts, visit your local National Weather Service office.
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